Oud-Valkenburg Travel Guide

 egonwegh Says:  Castle Oud-Valkenburg or Genhoes 

 tompt Says:  And if the botanical garden next to the castle is not enough you can also visit the orchid garden. It is within walking distance, about 30 minutes. The garden is established in 1958 by W.H.Driemont. The sheep were allowed to graze here and the trees got no change. That way... 

 tompt Says:  Next to the castle Schaloen is the castlegarden. In this botanical garden you can learn a lot about the local flora. They have planted old plants that used to be grown around here. Like some wheat sorts or vegetables that are out of fashion today.You will get a booklet with... 

 tompt Says:  This watermill belonging to the Schaloen castle is built between 1661 and 1665 by the Spanish, who were the occupiers then.To get their money back the people in the area had to mill their grain here. The penalty was severe if you didn't use this mill.The mill was powered by... 

 tompt Says:  The driveway to castle Schaloen, a symbol of status, is very old. In 1550 this lane was on a map by Jacob van Deventer. The lime trees you see today are about 145 years old. In 1969 the lane became property of the municipality Valkenburg. They did a survey among the trees... 

 tompt Says:  The Genhoes is not open to the public. But is still makes a nice picture seen from a distance. (This picture was made on the road to the castle, beyond the no entrance sign...)The castle dates back to the 12th century. Was destroyed during the 80 year war with Spain, and... 

 tompt Says:  The church of Oud-Valkenburg is one of the oldest in South Limburg. It dates back to the 11th century. Inside the church is a special Way of the Crosses. The church is normally not open to the public. 

 tompt Says:   Hotel 't Valkennest is a 15th century brick nogging farmhouse. In 1994 the building was fully restored and became a hotel. But they kept the original brick nogging characteritics. The hotel has 1 single room and 9 doubles. 

 tompt Says:  The sheep are still grazing around here.In the old days the sheep grazed on the fields that were in the leap year between harvest years. One year they planted grain, the next vegetables and then the field had to rest not to be exhausted.Today the sheep graze on fields from... 

 tompt Says:  This well is dating back to 1550. The name says it all. Schaapsput = Sheepwell.It was the place where they got water for the sheep. Near this well is still a sheep fold. A modern one tough from Natuurmonumenten.The well is dating back to 1550, but the present one was a gift...